Precautions and Warnings With Lopinavir and Ritonavir (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Lopinavir and Ritonavir?

You should not take lopinavir and ritonavir if you:
 
  • Are allergic to lopinavir, ritonavir, or any inactive components used to make the combination medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive components.
     
  • Take any of the medications that should never be taken with lopinavir and ritonavir (see Drug Interactions With Lopinavir and Ritonavir).
     

Precautions and Warnings With Lopinavir and Ritonavir: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which lopinavir and ritonavir should not be taken, as well as several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific precautions and warnings with lopinavir and ritonavir that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;